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Gutman,
G., Brown, S., & Herbert, C. (1977). Feldenkrais vs. conventional
exercise for the
elderly. Journal of Gerontology 32, 562-572.
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Abstract:
Tenants in retirement housing
given a 6-week program of Feldenkrais exercises were compared
with a group given conventional exercises and with control
groups given no exercises. Analysis of covariance of preliminary
and subsequent measurements failed to yield any significant
differences between groups. Measurements included height,
weight, blood pressure, heart rate, balance, flexibility,
morale, self-perceived health status and level of performance
of activities of daily living, also the number of body parts
difficult to move or giving rise to pain. Several possible
reasons are given for the results. Attention is drawn to the
necessity of medically screening and monitoring elderly registrants
for exercise programs since it is apparent that some sign
up who should not.
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